Executive Appointments
Boards Pivot to Skills: The Expertise Areas in High Demand for New Directors
Corporate boards are strategically recalibrating recruitment priorities, moving from demographic characteristics to a focus on specific, high-demand skills. This shift favors candidates with deep expertise in areas like AI governance, cybersecurity, and strategic M&A, often held by active executives.
Siobhan O'Malley·October 8, 2026
